Key Benefits of a Sale-Leaseback for Manufacturing Operators

Unlock Capital for Core Operations • Convert real estate equity into capital for growth, equipment, or R&D • Avoid taking on new debt or drawing down credit lines Maintain Full Operational Control • Remain in place under a long-term lease with no business disruption • Mission-critical facilities are often highly attractive to real estate investors Financial & Strategic Advantages • Improve balance sheet metrics (e.g., ROA) by monetizing a non-core asset • Lease payments are generally fully tax-deductible • Hedge against real estate market fluctuations by locking in today’s value Alternative to Borrowing • Gain liquidity without adding debt or impacting credit capacity Support Long-Term Goals • Fund future expansion, acquisitions, or ownership transitions • Create liquidity for succession planning or recapitalization If you're acquiring a business with a mission-critical real estate component — or currently operate a business that owns its real estate — feel free to reach out for a complimentary sale-leaseback analysis. Joel Cukier redacted